Lincoln Christian School

What Lincoln Christian School does

Lincoln Christian School is a private, faith-based K-12 institution headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving more than 1,000 students from PK3 through 12th grade. Founded in 1997 as an educational extension of Church on the Move with four students, the school has grown into a comprehensive Christ-centered academic operation that pairs rigorous college-preparatory instruction (AP courses, 96% college-bound rate, 3.82 average GPA) with an unusually broad extracurricular portfolio spanning 11 athletic programs, six arts disciplines, and an integrated K-12 STEAM Lab. The school operates as part of Church on the Move's ministry, with shared governance through the Lincoln Christian Board, shared facilities support, and a "Partners in Education" agreement that aligns doctrine and discipline across school, church, and families. As a private, nonprofit-style institution with no venture or private equity ownership, it is funded primarily through tiered annual tuition ($3,259-$10,855 per student), mandatory fees (enrollment, technology, and a $1,250-$1,500 facilities fee waived for tithing Church on the Move families), and donations via the Bulldog Fund. Go-to-market is a direct, sales-led admissions process leveraging campus tours, shadow days, family interviews, and the Church on the Move congregation as the dominant referral channel, supported by a multi-channel digital presence and community events.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for the private K-12 segment — RenWeb for school management and admissions, IXL for diagnostic assessment, Google Apps for productivity, and curriculum-specific digital tools — with no proprietary AI/ML systems, no patents, and no third-party integrations beyond standard educational platforms. The school's competitive moat derives from its ecosystem lock-in with Church on the Move, 25+ years of brand equity built on 30+ academic and 50+ athletic state championships, switching costs inherent to the K-12 enrollment cycle (with multi-child discounts reinforcing retention), and a 4-year Best Christian Workplace certification supporting staff recruitment. Recent strategic emphasis has been on leadership continuity (Darren Melton's 2023 appointment as Head of School after two decades running the football program) and ongoing facility investment, exemplified by the 2019 Women's Athletic Center — the first such dedicated facility at any Oklahoma private school.

Name

Lincoln Christian School

Legal name

Lincoln Christian School

Website

https://lincolnchristianschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lincoln Christian School is a private, faith-based PK3-12 institution in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving 1,000+ students with Christ-centered college-preparatory academics, 11 athletic programs, and six arts disciplines, operating as an educational extension of Church on the Move.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• STEAM education
• Interscholastic athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for PK3 through 12th grade students. Tiered pricing by grade level with discounts for multiple children from the same family.
2. Fees (Enrollment, Curriculum, Facilities, Technology): Additional fees including enrollment fee ($175), curriculum fees ($150-$425), optional facilities fee ($1,250-$1,500 for non-church families), and technology fee ($350).
3. Donations and Fundraising: The Bulldog Fund accepts unrestricted gifts to enhance academics, spiritual growth, extracurriculars, and facilities. Additional fundraising through events like Battle of the Bulldogs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lincoln Christian School delivers a Christ-centered private education from PK3 through 12th grade on a single Tulsa campus, offering tiered academic programs (Early Childhood, Elementary K-4, Intermediate 5-6, Secondary 7-12), a K-12 STEAM Lab, six arts disciplines, 11 interscholastic sports, Advanced Placement courses, and structured admissions plus need-based financial aid via the Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Annual tuition ranges from $4,887 for PK3 3-Day to $10,855 for High School, billed annually with multi-child discounts available.

Product overview

Lincoln Christian School offers a comprehensive Christ-centered private education spanning Early Childhood (PK3-Pre-K) through 12th Grade. The school provides a unified educational platform with core academic programs (Elementary K-4th, Intermediate 5th-6th, Secondary 7th-12th), complemented by specialized STEAM Lab, Arts Programs (Visual Arts, Theater, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Digital Media), and Athletics. Advanced Placement courses and financial aid services support college preparation. The school operates as a single unified institution with facilities including athletic complexes, performing arts spaces, and technology-enabled classrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program (PK3-Pre-K) Developmentally appropriate academic setting for PK3-Pre-K students that nurtures spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth through play-based learning; offered as 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day options with annual tuition ranging from $3,259 to $8,144.
• Elementary School Program (Kindergarten-4th Grade) K-4th grade program weaving biblical principles into every aspect of the curriculum to ground students in faith while providing dynamic and comprehensive education; annual tuition of $9,503 for Kindergarten and $9,954 for 1st-6th grade.
• Intermediate School Program (5th-6th Grade) 5th-6th grade program fostering spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth through Christ-centered learning and meaningful experiences; annual tuition of $9,954 covering curriculum fee of $350.
• Secondary School Program (7th-12th Grade) 7th-12th grade curriculum and programs designed to inspire and challenge students, equipping them for life beyond high school with AP courses and college preparation; Middle School (7th-8th) tuition $10,403 and High School (9th-12th) tuition $10,855 annually.
• STEAM Lab Integrated STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Ministry) for Kindergarten-12th Grade offering hands-on projects, coding, app development, drone operation, and engineering challenges.
• Arts Programs Comprehensive arts program including Visual Arts, Theater, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and Digital Media designed to inspire creativity and cultivate each student's unique artistic voice across six disciplines.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic programs including Football, Cheer, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Baseball, Track and Field, Tennis, Cross Country, Wrestling, and Golf for grades 1st-12th, competing under OSSAA.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level AP courses including Language and Composition, U.S. History, Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Computer Science, English, and Physics allowing Secondary students to earn college credit.
• Financial Aid and Opportunity Scholarship Fund Need-based scholarship program administered through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment combined with the Opportunity Scholarship Fund (OSF), helping families demonstrating financial need access quality Christian education.
• Admissions and Enrollment Services Application processing, entrance screening, family interviews, and enrollment services for prospective students from PK3 through 12th grade, with applications accepted through the RenWeb portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students go on to college
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Church on the MovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch on the Move is the founding church of Lincoln Christian School. Founded in 1997 with four students from staff families, the church continues to provide spiritual oversight, facilities support, and a shared mission for raising Christian leaders. The church tithe financially supports LCS facilities for attending families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Kelley Catholic High School: Tulsa-based private Catholic high school with comparable tuition, athletics programs, and college-preparatory mission; directly competes with LCS for faith-based and college-bound families in the Tulsa metro.
• Holland Hall School: Independent PK-12 private school in Tulsa offering college-preparatory academics, extensive athletics, and arts; competes for the same tuition-paying, college-bound Tulsa families as Lincoln Christian.
• Heritage Hall: Independent PK-12 college-preparatory school in Oklahoma City; comparable private K-12 model with strong athletics and arts but operates in a different Oklahoma metro, serving as a state-level peer rather than direct Tulsa competitor.
• Victory Christian School: Tulsa faith-based PK-12 school affiliated with Victory Christian Center; competes for Christian families in the same metro with similar church-affiliated operating model.
• Cascia Hall Preparatory School: Tulsa-based Augustinian Catholic PK-12 school with rigorous academics, athletics, and arts programs; directly comparable private-school competitor within the same Tulsa catchment.
• Christian Heritage Academy: Private Christian PK-12 school in the Tulsa area providing faith-integrated college-prep education; overlaps with LCS on faith-based mission, PK-12 model, and parent demographic.
• Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School: Faith-based private high school in Oklahoma City offering college-prep curriculum and competitive athletics; comparable faith-integrated private high school at the state level.
• Regent Preparatory School: Independent private PK-12 school in Tulsa with college-preparatory curriculum, athletics, and arts; directly comparable Tulsa private-school competitor without faith-based affiliation.
• Metro Christian Academy: Tulsa-based private Christian PK-12 school offering college-preparatory curriculum and competitive athletics; competes most directly with LCS on faith-based identity and similar tuition positioning.

Emerging players

• Tulsa Classical Academy: Emerging Tulsa-area private/charter school alternative appealing to families dissatisfied with traditional public schools; an emerging competitor for the same tuition-paying, college-prep-focused Tulsa families that LCS targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lcstulsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/lcstulsa
• Instagraminstagram.com/lincolnchristianschool/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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